AJANTA BUDDHA VIHAR TRUST

Friday, March 16, 2012

MONTHLY PROGRAM

We arrange monthly program at Ajanta Buddha Vihar. It includes Buddha Pooja, Meditation, Dhamma-talks and Bhojan-dan (lunch) for all devotees. Next dates for this year are 24th February, 27th March, 14th April (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti) and so on. All are cordially invited to participate with family & friends.Be happy.

First Monthly program at Ajanta Dhamma Hall, Dec, 2011.

Upasakas & Upasikas listeing Dhamma Talk.

Ven.Gautam Ratna Thero delivering Dhamma-Talk.

Upasakas (lay men) listening Dhamma-talk calmly.

Upasikas (female devotees) are in a delighted mood at Ajanta Dhamma Hall.

Prof. Anand Devdekar presenting Dhammapada on behalf of Ajanta Vihar to Vishakha Mahila Mandal's chief Upasika Phulabai Dabade.

Upasaka Machchhindra Togote presenting Dhammapada on behalf of Ajanta Trust to Upasika Satyabhama Pujari.

Upasaka Sunil Gaikwad offering donation for Ajanta Buddha Vihar Trust.

Prof. Anand devlekar is felicited by Upasaka Prabhakar Musalgaokar for his valuable Dhamma lecture Ajanta Buddha Vihar Trust.

Ajanta Buddha Vihar Trust's Vishakha Mahila Mandal (Vishakha Women Associotion)

Food offering (Lunch) at first monthly Pornima Program.

Upasaka S.N.Kamble at Buddha Vihar.

Friday, February 24, 2012

APPEAL FOR BUDDHA STATUE PROJECT

Dear Benefactos,
In the year 1983 Most Venerable Dhammaratna Mahathero established Ajanta Buddha Vihara at Dongri Pada,Thane-W,Mumbai..The Vihara is situated in a lush green surrounding of the Buddha Hill.The Buddha Hill is 170 feet height from the Vihara level.
Buddhism is a religion designed to attain universal peace. The truth of every thing is elucidated by the noble teachings of the Buddha Thought 2555 years ago. Religion can not appeal to people if it can not respond to men’s fundamental needs for attaining wisdom and true peace of mind. Buddhism encompasses all aspects of human lives. Actual practice of Buddhism eventually leads all mankind to attain true peace and tranquility.
Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra is a famous city in India.It has a glorious Buddhist past maintained for the last many centuries. In Mumbai there are numbers of Buddhist historical sites-Nalasopara Stupas (ancient sea-port from where Emperor Ashoka’s son & daughter travelled to Sri Lanka with the excels of Dhamma),Kanheri caves (ancient Buddhist studies centre),Andheri caves,Chaitya Bhoomi (emancipator of modern Indian Buddhism & architect of Indian constitution Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar’s ashes put up in this shrine) etc..

The Ajanta Buddha Vihara is dedicated for the causes of Buddhism and strongly decided to build a unique 33 feet tall ‘Grand Buddha Statue’ on the top of the hillock overlooking the city. The Buddha Statue will express serene quiescence. The harmony of its physical proportions is the expression of great beauty. The physical form represents Ten Qualities or Power of the Buddha. The Buddha will be at Dhyana mudra of utmost concentration. As well as a ‘Vipassana hall’ to be built at the foot of the Buddha hill.

The estimated cost of this project is Rs.5 crores.We appeal to all benevolent and charitable institutions as well as generous donors all over the world to help us to complete this noble project.
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For cheque correspondence -
Account Name : Ajanta Buddha Vihar Trust
A/c No. 1334742130
Bank Name : Central Bank of India
Add : Paradise Height,Station Road
Thane (W.),Maharashtra.
For Internet Transference : IFSE Code- CBIN0280637

Be Happy.
Yours Faithfully
The members
Buddha Statue Project.